Formate(FA) - UltraPureChrom™, for ULC-MS, 0.1% in Acetonitrile , CAS No.64-18-6

CAS: 64-18-6 Cat. No.: F298778 Formula: CH2O2 Molecular Weight: 46.03 Beilstein Registry Number: 1209246 EC Number: 200-579-1
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GRADE & PURITY UltraPureChrom™ ? UltraPureChrom™ — Aladdin's ultra-pure line for chromatography and spectroscopy. Use as a premium solvent/reagent where the lowest impurity background is required. for ULC-MS ? ULC-MS grade — ultra-low residue for ultra-LC mass spectrometry, the cleanest LC-MS tier. Use for trace-level LC-MS quantitation. 0.1% in Acetonitrile
Synonyms
FORMIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH] | Acidum formicum | CCG-266004 | Formic acid, purum, >=85% | FORMICUM ACIDUM [HPUS] | Kyselina mravenci [Czech] | STL264243 | FORMIC ACID [INCI] | Formic acid, ACS reagent, >=96.0% | FORMIC ACID [HSDB] | Formic acid, AR, >=98% |
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Why this grade

UltraPureChrom™, for ULC-MS, 0.1% in Acetonitrile for ULC-MS,UltraPureChrom™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2815 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Formic acid can be used as a reagent for: carbonyl compounds and nitro compounds
Co Nx catalyzed one pot reductive amination reaction to synthesize secondary amines.
Photoreduction of polycyclic and heterocyclic nitroaromatic hydrocarbons to form corresponding amines.
Pd catalyzed chemical selective hydrogenation of olefins to form saturated hydrocarbons.

Specifications

Synonyms
FORMIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH] | Acidum formicum | CCG-266004 | Formic acid, purum, >=85% | FORMICUM ACIDUM [HPUS] | Kyselina mravenci [Czech] | STL264243 | FORMIC ACID [INCI] | Formic acid, ACS reagent, >=96.0% | FORMIC ACID [HSDB] | Formic acid, AR, >=98% |
Specifications & Purity
UltraPureChrom™, for ULC-MS, 0.1% in Acetonitrile
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
for ULC-MS, UltraPureChrom™
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles
C(=O)O
IUPAC Name
formic acid
InChIKey
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
Isomeric SMILES
C(=O)O
WGK Germany
1
UN Number
1779
Packing Group
II
Molecular Weight
46.03
Beilstein
1209246
Reaxy-Rn
1209246
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Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassCarboxylic acids
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentCarboxylic acids
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid group with the formula -C(=O)OH.
External Descriptors Straight chain fatty acids - Saturated fatty acids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(non-human)
Drosophila melanogaster (359 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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9 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2612322Certificate of AnalysisJun 04, 2026 F298778
F2612329Certificate of AnalysisJun 04, 2026 F298778
K2513360Certificate of AnalysisSep 23, 2025 F298778
H2526458Certificate of AnalysisAug 20, 2025 F298778
H2526459Certificate of AnalysisAug 20, 2025 F298778
K2310388Certificate of AnalysisNov 06, 2023 F298778
K2310389Certificate of AnalysisNov 06, 2023 F298778
I2202460Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2022 F298778
I2202468Certificate of AnalysisAug 08, 2022 F298778
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityHygroscopic
Refractive Index1.3690 - 1.3730
Flash Point(°F)121.1 °F
Flash Point(°C)49.5 °C
Boil Point(°C)100-101°C
Melt Point(°C)8.2-8.4°C
Molecular Weight46.025 g/mol
XLogP3-0.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass46.0055 Da
Monoisotopic Mass46.0055 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count3
Formal Charge0
Complexity10.300
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
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